Dypsrosium nitride is a binary inorganic compound of dysprosium and nitride with the chemical formula .
Dysprosium can be prepared from the reaction of finely ground dysprosium, dysprosium hydride, or the dysprosium amalgam with nitrogen at 800âÂÂ1000ðC:
Dypsrosium nitride forms gray crystals of cubic system; cell parameter a = 0.490 nm, Z = 4. It is a good conductor of electricity and reacts with water. It is known for its magnetic properties and high melting point.